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Tag: Transubstantiation

  • An Old English (c. 12th century) Homily on Easter Day

    Homily 16 from a collection of Old English Homilies from the 12 century or so.  XVI. ON EASTER DAY. This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. This day our Lord has made to gladden us and bless us; let us give thanks to Him and…

  • Never Thirst – Taking Jesus "Literally" can be Fatal

    Roman Catholics like to try to claim that they are just taking Jesus “literally” when they interpret “this is my body” to mean that what was in Jesus’ hands was not bread but his physical body [FN1]. Three passages in John help to illustrate the problem with that approach: John 4, John 6, and John…

  • Response to Jason Reed's Apostasy Story

    Jason Reed recently joined Rome’s communion. Because he’s served as a seminary professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, his apostasy to Rome’s communion has made waves in certain circles. Mike Schulte was kind enough to post a 56 minute video that includes a recent talk given by Jason, in which he explains his move. No summary…

  • Rome Doesn't Teach the Physical Presence?

    Justin Taylor has re-posted an unhelpful portion of Chris Castaldo’s “Three Misnomers to Avoid.” Technically, I don’t think that the three items that Mr. Castaldo identifies would meet the definition of “misnomers,” just alleged mistakes. What are those mistakes? 1. “Catholics teach that Christ is “physically present” in the Mass.” Incidentally, there is a misnomer…

  • Augustine's Letter 36 and Transubstantiation

    Another passage where Augustine describes the Lord’s Supper can be found in one of his many letters. Augustine writes: But, he who says that the old things have passed away, so that in Christ altar yields to altar, fire to prayers, animal victims to bread, blood to the chalice, does not know that the word…

  • Augustine's Sermon 227 and Transubstantiation

    As with Sermon 272 (which we have already discussed), some folks who allege that Augustine shared modern Rome’s view of the Eucharist like to point to Sermon 227. It is easy to confuse the two sermons, since the numbers are so similar. Additionally, both sermons are short. Given the brevity of this sermon, it will…

  • Augustine's Sermon 272 and Transubstantiation

    Some folks who allege that Augustine shared modern Rome’s view of the Eucharist like to point to Sermon 272. Since this sermon is quite short, it will be possible for me to go through the sermon from beginning to end, with my comments interspersed. SERMON 272 ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST TO THE INFANTES, ON…

  • PeaceByJesus on the Lord's Supper

    PeaceByJesus has provided some exegetical notes on “take eat, this is my body” etc. I’m not aware of any Roman Catholic or Lutheran response to him. A response to his arguments would, however, be welcomed in the comment box here. Enjoy! -TurretinFan To God be the Glory!

  • Augustine – Christ's Words in John 6 are Figurative

    The following are some quotations from Augustine on the question of whether Christ’s words in John 6 are figurative. I’ve numbered the quotations for ease of reference, if anyone wishes to remark on them in the comment box. Augustine’s writings are quite extensive, so I don’t promise that this is a complete list of all…

  • If You Look Only at the Similarities, They're Exactly the Same!

    One area where Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox part ways is over describing what goes on in the consecration of the elements in the Eucharist. For Eastern Orthodox, the transformation that occurs is mysterious and indescribable. For Roman Catholics, the transformation is sacramental and describable – in fact it is described quite specifically by the…